Through 2013, total settlements and mediations for job discrimination added up to a record $372 million in monetary relief.
A consultation with an experienced Costa Mesa employment lawyer could help you decide if your employer has discriminated against you.
A new Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) report indicates the total number of complaints filed with the EEOC has dropped from just over 99,000 to 93,727.
According to a recent article from the Sand Diego Free Press a number of leading trucking companies have engaged in a battle over whether they are classifying drivers incorrectly as independent contractors.
Our wage dispute attorneys know that some employers are always looking to save money, even if its at the expense of employees or even the law.
Port trucking companies in California have taken the position that they are beyond the reach of California’s employee protection laws.
Recent field experiments conducted by three universities revealed discriminatory behavior and hostile attitudes towards pregnant job applicants.
It concerns our employment lawyers in Orange that pregnant women experience such significant discrimination during the job search process.
The reasons for discrimination against pregnant job applicants are varied. But research has revealed four primary stereotypes that drive employers discriminatory attitudes including: inflexibility, need for accommodation, lack of commitment, and incompetence. The field experiments looked for two primary types of discrimination. First, the study attempted to measure formal discrimination which is whether a pregnant applicant was honestly communicated with about a job availability and her ability to apply.
According to a recent report religious discrimination is increasing in the workplace.
Our Orange County religious discrimination lawyers are aware that religion is an important part of many employee’s personal lives and identity, which makes religious based discrimination especially troubling.
Although state and federal laws exist to protect religious beliefs and practice in the workplace, religious discrimination on the job can still be an unfortunate issue that many workers are forced to deal with.
A former emergency room employee has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against a California hospital.
Our Costa Mesa wrongful termination attorneys know that employers can be very aggressive towards employees who raise concerns about the work environment. Employers may go so far as to fire an exceptional employee due to complaints they file.
The California emergency room employee is suing her former employer due to the actions taken by a doctor at the hospital.
The number of laid-off workers claiming they were discriminated against based on age continues to increase.
Employers are not allowed to discriminate based on an employee’s age and a California age discrimination lawsuit in such cases.
Researchers know that when the the economy suffers so do employers and there is often an increase in worker’s who are laid off. When employers lay off workers they often try to get rid of older workers first because they usually command higher salaries. This can be devastating because many of these workers were counting on those earning years to save for retirement after the kids are raised.
According to theUnited States Department of Labor in house alternative dispute resolution can be effective but is not without its pitfalls.
There are many ways to pursue employment litigation in California and it is important that employees know that alternative dispute resolution can be an imbalanced way to settle a dispute. Particularly if the dispute resolution takes place in house.
Dispute resolution experts frequently stress the importance of having multiple avenues available for handling problems in the workplace.
According to an update from the National Law Review Website, a California employee who asked for time off to donate a kidney was terminated just two days before California’s new Donor Protection Act went into effect.
Employers are often looking for ways to save money even if it means terminating a loyal, long-time employee. A consultation with an experienced Orange County employment lawyer can ensure your employer has not taken advantage of you in the employment relationship.
The California Court of Appeals has allowed the employee to pursue a claim for the associational disability discrimination pursuant to California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act.
The Orange County Register reports that the City of Huntington Beach will pay approximately $70,000 to settle a library clerk’s lawsuit against the city for wrongful termination.
A consultation with an experienced Costa Mesa wrongful termination lawyer could be the first step in filing an employment lawsuit. At NASSIRI LAW, we will take a careful look at your situation and aggressively pursue potential claims to assist you in making the fullest recovery.
The report stated that the library clerk, who has cerebral palsy and is deaf, allegedly yelled, made inappropriate hand gestures to, and threw a book.
Four schools within the State of California have been picked for a Sexual Harassment Audit. The goal of the inquiry is to see how various universities have handled complaints or cases of sexual harassment on their campuses.
Experienced sexual harassment attorneys in Orange County know that sexual harassment claims are often not handled properly and we are here to provide confidential legal consultation. There are many forms sexual harassment, including crude jokes and inappropriate touching.
Universities in California are under scrutiny for their handling of sexual harassment cases after the state legislators asked for a closer look at the issue.
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